What Your Clothing Colour Choice Says About You

Last month, I was particularly aware of my mental murkiness. It didn’t matter how many green juices, meditation sessions or extra hours of sleep I added to my schedule — I couldn’t shake the dull, foggy mood I was schlepping around. I chalked it up to the dreadfully cold winter New york is experiencing, and drank another green juice.

It wasn’t until I was having one of those “maybe I should rearrange the whole apartment to avoid doing my work” moments that it hit me. Sitting in the middle of my bedroom floor, I was looking around at a sea of grey clothes: 19 grey shirts, four pairs of black pants, four pairs of grey pants … 99% my winter wardrobe was downright depressing

Whether you’re hip to the science of color therapy or not, there’s no denying we have deep associations with certain colors. What does bright yellow remind you of? I bet you say the sun. What about green? Grass. Blue? The expansive summer sky, or the ocean. Now what does grey remind you of? For me, I think of dirty snow, a sad elephant and gloomy weather.

In an attempt to limit materialistic behavior, I’d often throw on any old thing, paying no mind to how it made me feel. But not being mindful of your own vibes when you step out into the world isn’t doing anyone any favors. The better you feel about yourself, the more you have to give to others.

Chromotherapy explains why we’re physiologically affected in certain ways by certain colors, but I’ll save you the science lesson so you can start focusing on dressing for success. The clothes you choose to wear are viewed by you throughout the day, so they should serve as a source of constant inspiration. Is your wardrobe inspiring or draining you?

Check out the list below to see how you can tweak your wardrobe to positively affect you throughout the day!

So, now what? Should you go out and buy a new wardrobe? Not necessarily. If you’ve got the cash, shop ’till you drop. If you’re like most of us, just make due with with you already own. In attempts to spice up my winter clothes I have added bright jewelry (that I already owned but only rocked in the summertime), colorful scarves and even bright socks.

Take note of how certain colors affect you and keep it in mind when dressing each day. Who knows, maybe your next big idea is just a gold broach away.

About the author:Tory Dube is a certified holistic health and lifestyle coach in NYC. After overcoming a 12-year stint with crippling anxiety, a people-pleasing addiction and an eating disorder, she’s on a mission to free woman and teens from their own heavy food baggage. To receive her free weekly meditation audios, head here and sign up for the newsletter. Tory works one-on-one with clients around the world — to learn more, click here. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.